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Can Art Suggest Where Violence in America Comes From? Violence is the lifeblood of American history, politics and culture. Violence is present in many shapes and guises throughout American society, from the colonial conquests and Civil War to mass shootings, police killings. Art is an interpretative representation and direct reflection of social practices, giving readers […]
Introduction Violence is the lifeblood of American history, politics and culture. Violence is present in many shapes and guises throughout American society, from the colonial conquests and Civil War to mass shootings, police killings. Art is an interpretative representation and direct reflection of social practices, giving readers a unique toolbox to delve into the point
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Who is Claude Cahun? One of the biggest creative spirits, Claude Cahun was a trailblazer for her generation and beyond. Cahun, borm as Lucy Schwob in Nantes France 1894 assumed the gender neutral name Claude Cahun. She was an artist, photographer, and writer who together with her life-long partner Marcel Moore (born Suzanne Malherbe) produced
How Did Claude Cahun Revolutionise Surrealist Art and Gender Identity? Read More »
SM Sultan’s Life Sheikh Mohammed Sultan, popularly known as SM Sultan, was a Bangladeshi decolonial artist who worked in painting and drawing. He was born on this day, August 10, 1923, in Jessore, Bangladesh. His works were characterized by their repeated selection of subjects in the form of peasants engaged in labour. To enhance this
When they said that the table was big enough, I never knew that there were a few Terms and Conditions added to the clause. The table is big enough and accommodating only if you are ‘white’ Jesus and twelve of his ‘heterosexual, cis-gendered’ disciples. I am, of course, talking about the fiasco that enveloped the
No Offense! All Taken! Conservative Shook With the Drag Homage of This Grecian Event Read More »
Drawing a rainbow is more than just putting colours on paper; it’s a vibrant expression of creativity and imagination. Whether you’re an adult artist looking to capture the essence of nature’s beauty or a child exploring the magic of colours, creating a rainbow drawing offers a delightful journey into the world of art. This step-by-step
Colour Us Your Colour: Beautiful Rainbow Drawing for Kids Read More »
Artists were essential in reflecting and influencing the ethos of the 1990s, a decade marked by a dramatic cultural shift. The 90s saw various powerful artistic movements, from the return of minimalist movements to the explosion of grunge to the ascent of hip-hop as a significant cultural force. This article examines the fundamental artistic movements,
Artists in the 90s: History, Aesthetics, and Capturing a Decade of Cultural Shifts Read More »
It’s finally June, and we can’t keep calm! It is time to stand in solidarity with the community which has often been marginalised and continues to fall prey to unwarranted hate speech, violence, and unfounded phobia. Yes, we are talking about the queer community. But how does one even group a community which represents people
Pride is NOT a Red Flag; It’s Multicolored Read More »
Queer history would never be complete without the mention of the 1980s AIDS epidemic. On this day, June 5, 1981, the CDC in the USA came across the first five cases of viral infections, which would later be identified as the HIV-AIDS virus. The epidemic not only had adverse effects on physical health but also
Pink Triangle: A Symbol of Gay Liberation Read More »
At the ongoing Venice Biennale, sculptor Sonal Ambani is showcasing the installation titled ‘Slings & Arrows of Outrageous Fortune’ that stands as a poignant reflection on the persistent gender pay gap, an issue deeply rooted in the socio-economic fabric of societies around the world. This work is part of ‘Personal Structures’ 2024 –the biennial art
Sonal Ambani Addresses Gender Pay Inequality Through her Venice Biennale Installation Read More »